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Sharpsburg

Pennsylvania · 3,187 residents · 0.483 sq mi
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Sharpsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,871. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $78,300. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,187
−11%since 2000
from 3,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,598 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 7,441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
−2%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Sharpsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,871
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,828 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,585
+76%since 2000
from $15,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
62.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(3,312)
Black3.8%(136)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(76)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(567)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(2,469)
Black11.4%(362)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(115)
Asian1.9%(60)
Other2.3%(73)
Diversity Score42.6%(1,358)
Diversity Score
43
+170%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+91%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania?

Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania has about 3,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $37,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 15.8% of people in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 594 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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